3.15pm Be wary of flooded waterways and fallen trees
Redland City Residents are advised that while the worst of the rain has now passed over the Redlands there are still dangers associated with the heavy rainfall dumped by ex-tropical cyclone Marcia.
In particular residents are being warned to not swim in flooded waterways and be careful of fallen trees.
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3.14pm Video of Ross Creek in Cleveland sent in by @nicholosophy
2.20pm Disaster Manager Mike Lollback thanks the community
1.15pm Don’t drive or walk through flood waters – if it’s flooded, forget it!
View our road closures information page for the latest information about road closures and water across the road in the Redlands.
12.50pm
Our team out in the field:
12.15pm Power outages
Energex have reported 112 homes in Mount Cotton, 125 homes in Redland Bay without power.
11.40am Photos of Capalaba Regional Park from Capalaba Parkrun
11.35am Traffic control
11.30am Council workers clearing trees at Double Jump Rd, Mt Cotton
10.55am Road closures information
View our road closures information page for the latest information about road closures and water across the road in the Redlands.
Please drive carefully and to conditions and never drive through flood waters – if it’s flooded, forget it!
10.35am BOM Severe thunderstorm warning
Bureau of Meteorology have issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING – SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND for DESTRUCTIVE WIND and HEAVY RAINFALL including Redland City.
Issued at 10:27 am Saturday, 21 February 2015.
Read the full warning on BOM’s website
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 10:25 am, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near northern Moreton Bay, northern Moreton Island, Comboyuro Point, Cape Moreton, Calboolture and Tangalooma. These thunderstorms are moving towards the south. They are forecast to affect Amity Point, Brisbane Airport, Mud Island and southern Moreton Island by 10:55 am and Logan City, Cleveland, Peel Island and Point Lookout by 11:25 am.
Destructive winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are likely.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
10am
Bureau of Meteorology are showing the worst of the rain is yet to come with it expected in the next 45 minutes – one hour. A reminder that high tide is also expected at 11.30am.
Visit the Bureau of Meteorology website for the latest radar information.
View the latest info on road closures >>
The mayors of @brisbanecityqld @MoretonBayTweet @CRedlandCouncil update the weather situation https://t.co/9l9KSPIh8p pic.twitter.com/yvmW0JKfX4
— ABC Radio Brisbane (@612brisbane) February 20, 2015
For those travelling to SMBI, call 32068033 to register for SMS alerts on potential ferry disruptions. @RedlandCouncil — Mayor Karen Williams (@CrKarenWilliams) February 20, 2015
9am
For information on storms, cyclone and flood safety, including preventing illness from water, preventing illness from food, preventing illness from mosquitoes and black flies, visit http://www.health.qld.gov.au/disaster/storms/default.asp
Nobody wants Salmonella. When the power is out, food safety should be a priority. Our food safety tips: http://t.co/S0fWqFA8JM #TCMarcia — Queensland Health (@qldhealthnews) February 20, 2015
8.45am
Video update from Mike Lollback, Service Manager, Disaster Planning and Operations
7.45am update
SANDBAGS A self-service sandbagging station is set up at the Redland Showground (Norm Price Park), Long Street, Cleveland for residents to collect bags and fill them themselves. This will be available from 9am this morning. Only residents with limited mobility who are unable to fill their own bags should call the SES on 132 500 for assistance. ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION
Road closures:
- Allan Day Drive, Wellington Point
- Avalon Road, Sheldon
Water over road:
- South St, Cleveland (near Special School)
- Sturgeon St, Wellington Point and Ormiston
- Sturgeon St – dog off leash carpark
- Tulloch & Redgrove Intersection, Wellington Point
- Anson Road, Wellington Point
- Mary Street, Birkdale
State-wide road closure information is available by calling 131 940 or visit http://131940.qld.gov.au
If it’s flooded, forget it. There will be road closures as a result of more rain today #TCMarcia #bigwet — QPS Media Unit (@QPSmedia) February 20, 2015
FERRY SERVICES All ferry services are currently running, but passengers are advised that services could be suspended at any time so please check for updates.
Services to #Straddie are currently operating to timetable #MarciaRedlands #StradbrokeFerries http://t.co/QVVVPhc76s — RedlandSESunit (@redlandsesunit) February 20, 2015
FOR MORE INFO
Further weather updates and information is available on the Bureau of Meteorology website or by calling 1300 659 219.
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Always contact 000 in a life-threatening emergency.
For power disruptions call Energex on 136 262 or for fallen power lines on 131 962.
